Fellowships and Assistantships

Additional information on graduate funding opportunities can be found at the University's Financial Aid website.

Departmental Awards

• The Peter I. Neathery Fellowship may be awarded competitively each year to up to four qualified graduate students.
• The CyberCorps Scholarship for Service offers full scholarships to qualified students in return for government service after graduation. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
• Graduate Assistantships are offered by the Department to a limited number of graduate students. Graduate assistants work a total of 20 hours per week to support departmental teaching, lab, and other needs. The appointment provides a stipend and tuition/fee waiver for the academic year, but it does not include summer support.
• Spring 2026 Assistantship Application
  • Applying does not guarantee a position.
  • Follow this link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/weaLzqec8r
• Research Assistantships are available through research faculty and are supported by external grants. They provide stipends and waivers comparable to those from Graduate Assistantships, but duties depend on specific research projects. Please contact individual faculty for further information.

University-Level Awards

• Van Vleet Memorial Doctoral Award
• Part-Time Master's Graduate Fellowship
• Graduate Assistant Meritorious Teaching Awards